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Title(s):
Views for sycamore work.
Published/Created:
[England : s.n., 18--].
Physical Description:
[8], 98 leaves : all ill. ; 14 x 20 cm.
Holdings:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
NK1533 V5
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Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Cover title.
Consists of many steel-engraved vignettes of British views. Includes 6 views of the Crystal Palace at Sydenham (leaf 89), which was completed in 1854. All the vignettes are printed in reverse.
Appears to be a manufacturer's or printer's specimen catalogue.
It is unclear how the engravings would be used, although it is possible they were to decorate small wooden boxes.
Index: [8] leaves at front.
Subject Terms:
Commercial catalogs -- Specimens.
Decorative arts, Victorian -- Great Britain.
Great Britain -- Description and travel -- Views.
Newby, George Philip -- Bookplate.
Woodwork -- Great Britain.
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